Responsibilities:
Provide guidance and leadership in the development of Legal Shared Services Team for Malaysia Group Companies.
Review, vet and draft business contracts and legal documents, including supporting negotiations of business contracts.
Liaise with business functions and provide general legal support and sound advice to mitigate legal risks.
Provide legal support and advice related to corporate projects such as business reorganisation.
Ensure proper administration and management of contracts and legal documents.
Assist in the management of potential legal disputes and litigation (includes monitoring progress of litigation cases).
Provide assistance to personnel in charge of compliance in Group Companies in ensuring compliance.
Assist and support compliance investigations.
Liaise with solicitors, government departments and external parties on legal matters.
Prepare and submit regular reporting of legal jobs.
Carry out ad hoc related projects, assignments and administrative tasks as assigned and instructed by the immediate superior from time to time.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable university.
Certificate in Legal Practice or its equivalent.
Minimum 3-5 years post qualification experience handling litigation and corporate/commercial work in the manufacturing industry.
Experience in labour, intellectual property and/or corporate secretarial matters are added advantages.
Proactive, resourceful, strong follow-up skills, and able to work independently and as a team.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with interdepartmental teams, stakeholders, and external counsels.
Possess good drafting and analytical skills.
Strong command of written & spoken English and Bahasa Melayu.
Self-starter, creative, proactive, and enthusiastic.
Computer literate in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel).
High ethical standards and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Required to rotate working premises between different locations in Shah Alam.
This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionLegal
IndustriesHuman Resources Services#J-18808-Ljbffr